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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Land Speed Record [message #83017] Tue, 04 May 2010 10:43 Go to next message
David L Greenberg is currently offline  David L Greenberg   United States
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I could get that if they were drive wheels.

On Tue, 4 May 2010 10:10:53 -0500 D C *Mac* Macdonald <k2gkk@hotmail.com>
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> It's to keep the rear tires on the ground at speed!
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> > Does anyone know why he chose to run that huge drag inducing wing
> on the roof? :?
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> > A stripped down Transmode 23', lowered, with a big front spoiler
> must be good for at least 110mph with the same powertrain/gearing?
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Land Speed Record [message #83020 is a reply to message #83017] Tue, 04 May 2010 10:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
k2gkk is currently offline  k2gkk   United States
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I'm pretty sure that ALL wheels need to be firmly planted
on the ground to maintain directional stability!

Mac



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> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 11:43:38 -0400
> From: davegreenberg1@juno.com
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Land Speed Record
>
> I could get that if they were drive wheels.
>
> On Tue, 4 May 2010 10:10:53 -0500 D C *Mac* Macdonald
> writes:
>>
>> It's to keep the rear tires on the ground at speed!
>>
>> * Mac Macdonald *
>> * Oklahoma City *
>> ** "Money Pit" **
>> * '76 ex - P.B. *
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------
>>> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
>>> From: waynebarratt@msn.com
>>> Date: Tue, 4 May 2010 10:08:33 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] GMC Land Speed Record
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Does anyone know why he chose to run that huge drag inducing wing
>> on the roof? :?
>>>
>>> A stripped down Transmode 23', lowered, with a big front spoiler
>> must be good for at least 110mph with the same powertrain/gearing?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> 1976 23' GMCII By Explorer
>>> _______________________________________________
>
>
> David Lee Greenberg
> Port St Lucie, FL skype: david.lee.greenberg
> Dedicated to the Preservation of the Classic GMC Motorhome
> http://GMCmhRegistry.com
> http://www.picturetrail.com/gmcregistry
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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Land Speed Record [message #83054 is a reply to message #83017] Tue, 04 May 2010 17:06 Go to previous messageGo to next message
WayneB is currently offline  WayneB   Canada
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You could make the rear wheels drive wheels if you transplanted 2 more Old's 455's in the rear! Laughing

Now a motorhome powered by 3 Olds 455's that would be something, 1,365 cubic inches would get the job done IMO. Smile

You would have to loose the rear bed and/ or bath though Crying or Very Sad

1976 23' GMCII By Explorer

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Re: [GMCnet] GMC Land Speed Record [message #83077 is a reply to message #83017] Tue, 04 May 2010 20:26 Go to previous message
Harry is currently offline  Harry   Canada
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12,000 lb van doesn't need anymore downforce. It's not like he was going 500 MPH.

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